Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer £45-60k Staffordshire Ref: 25122 An established automation engineering business is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of hard-wired and PLC/computer-based control systems. The role covers a wide range of materials handling and automated systems, from initial design through to on-site commissioning and customer handover. This is a technically varied position offering involvement across the full project lifecycle, working closely with engineering, project, and customer teams. Automation Software Engineer - The Role: Design and commission hard-wired and PLC-based control systems for automation and materials handling equipment Develop safe, reliable control systems in line with applicable UK, European, and international regulations Deliver control solutions on time and within budget Provide technical input and support to sales and project teams PLC & HMI software design, development, testing, and commissioning for small to large-scale automation systems Deliver customer training at operator and engineer level Provide ongoing technical support Automation Software Engineer - The Person: Minimum HNC / HND (or higher) in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering  At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in automation software engineering  Strong experience with PLC, HMI, and Auto-ID systems  Good working knowledge of industrial networking technologies  Solid understanding of AC and DC motor control, including variable speed drives  Experience with robot programming helpful, particularly Fanuc and/or ABB  Confident use of electrical test equipment  Good understanding of mechanical equipment used in materials handling systems  Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery environments  Able to contribute to technical documentation Experience of Siemens TIA Portal is essential for this role Preferably you will also be skilled with/have some experience of Rockwell Located in Staffordshire, this role would be commutable from Lichfield, Coleshill, Tamworth, Birmingham, Coventry, Walsall, Redditch, Atherstone and surrounding. Looking for a job involved with automation, control systems, process control or systems integration? Register your details on our website where you will find a full list of live positions where a customised automated search process allows immediate access to new vacancies as they are registered. Free, confidential service. For further information please contact Sarah Clarke. AE2